YEARLY HIGH
88.6335 XOF
YEARLY LOW
81.1746 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
84.0543 XOF

2018 CNY to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CNY to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 14, valuing the pair at 88.6335. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 26, dropping to 81.1746.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.4589 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 83.6747 to the December average rate of 83.6522, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 88.6335 was down 2.45% compared to the 2017 peak of 90.8561, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 CNY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 2,215,837 XOF
2017 Average 2,153,121 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 2,029,365 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 186,472.11 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

87.5958
81.6327
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY to XOF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 85.1025, compared to 83.0060 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.0964 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 85.1025
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 83.0060

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 3.9929 XOF (High: 88.6335 / Low: 84.6406). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2316 XOF (High: 84.7698 / Low: 83.5382).

June Spread (Volatile) ±3.9929
March Spread (Stable) ±1.2316

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 3.3434 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.3434

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 86.8710) against the same month in 2017 (average: 85.9302), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9409 (+1.09%).

2018 Avg (June) 86.8710
2017 Avg (June) 85.9302

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 84.3301 82.9610 83.6747
February 85.2813 82.6328 84.0284
March 84.7698 83.5382 84.1095
April 85.7301 84.3917 84.8322
May 88.5442 86.1024 87.0989
June 88.6335 84.6406 86.8710
July 84.8210 82.2067 83.5276
August 83.9632 82.1353 83.0290
September 82.9560 81.1746 82.1297
October 83.2112 81.8728 82.5133
November 83.9155 82.4853 83.1845
December 84.5828 82.9853 83.6522